Welcome to Port Blair

Sinclairs Hotels Package To Port Blair @ 4800

Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman Islands, consisting of more than 572 islands and islets is spread over 8,249 sq kms of the Indian Ocean. It’s that rare phenomenon:an unspoilt beach resort, whose principal attractions are the clear sapphire waters of the sea, the golden shores, the breathtaking coral formations, the flora and fauna, the endlessly fascinating marine life and the native people.
More than 90% of the islands are dense forests and the bright green of the tropical vegetation gives the islands an emerald glow. The rustle of salt-laden winds through the coconut trees, the rush and murmur of the ceaseless waves, the rich melodies of birdsong… are all that disturb nature’s tranquility.

To water sports enthusiasts, the Andaman Islands lay out a rich spread of para-sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking.

Climate is tropical and humid, with a gentle breeze blowing at all times. The weather is generally pleasant, with Mean Min Temp 23°C and Mean Max Temp 30°C.
Clothing : Cottons throughout the year.

Best time to visit : October to March.
Island Tourism Festival : A fifteen day long festival is organized during December & January.
Port Blair is connected both by air and sea from Calcutta and Chennai.
Journey time
By air : 2 hours.
By sea : ex Chennai – 60 hrs, ex Calcutta – 66 hrs

ENTRY FORMALITIES
Foreigners
Foreigners require a permit to stay in the Islands, which can be easily obtained on arrival at Port Blair, from the immigration authorities, for 30 days stay. This can be extended for another 15 days with permission. Permits can also be obtained from Indian Mission overseas, Foreigners Registration offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta and the immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.

Permitted places for Night halt are
South Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Middle Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Little Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Neil Island
Havelock Island
Long Island
Diglipur
Baratang
Island in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(excluding Islands – Boat Hobday, Twin, Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto)
North Passage

Permitted places for Day halt
Cinque Island
Ross Island
Narcondum Island
Interview Island
Brother Island
Sister Island
Barren Island – can be visited on board vessels only.

Indians
Indian Nationals need no permit to visit Andaman. However, visiting tribal areas of Andaman and Nicobar Districts is prohibited and the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair against application on prescribed form, grants permits only in exceptional cases.

Hotel Sinclairs Bay View, Port Blair
Located right on the Bay of Bengal, Hotel Sinclairs Bay View is Port Blair’s only hotel to offer a spectacular ocean view from most of the rooms, while blending delightfully with the surrounding landscape. What better base from which to enjoy the coastal and marine delights that abound in the Andamans! Whether holidaying, honeymooning or conferencing, your time in this group of islands will be unforgettable… and even more so when you stay at Hotel Sinclairs Bay View.

Accommodation:

There are two hotel blocks – the superior block comprises of 18 superior rooms/suites, six of them with attic. The second residential block comprises of 28 rooms, with Satellite TV channels, attached bath hot/cold water, telephones and room service. Since majority of rooms are sea facing one can gaze upon a breathtaking expanse of Aquamarine Ocean, whose waves break almost right beneath you, with only a lovely garden strip in between.

Rates:

CP: Room with breakfast
MAP: Room with breakfast and dinner
AP: Room with breakfast, lunch and dinner

No extra cost for child below 6 years

Validity:

Valid up to 30th September 2010

Credit cards accepted – Visa, Master, AMEX

Special High Season rates will be applicable during the period 21st Dec to 03rd Jan.

Dining:

The Palm

The Palm is a multicuisine restaurant offering a rich variety of exquisite Continental, Chinese and Indian dishes. With its lavish breakfasts and excellent lunch and dinner menus, it offers Port Blair’s finest dining experience. Feast your eyes as well, on vistas of blue-green sea stretching to the far horizon.

The Coral

The Coral Bar running offers a perfect venue for a before-or after-dinner rendezvous. It offers a tempting selection of cocktails, liquors and light snacks, in a quietly elegant airconditioned ambience.

For More Information and Booking in Hotel Sinclair Contact:

Hotel Sinclairs Bay View,Port Blair
South Point, Port Blair
Andaman Islands 744106
Telephone : (03192) 227824 / 227937

portblair@sinclairshotels.com